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BX02 XDS

2002 Mercedes-benz Clk

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,612 mi
Last recorded103,612 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk81,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 XDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 103,612 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe area (7.1.2)

front exhaust mount detached

nearside front steering arm gator slightly deteriorated

offside front steering arm gator slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs have slight lip of corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust outer skin loose

front registration plate holder slightly loose

front to rear fuel line corroded

gearbox sump corroded

under tray has fixing broken

Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe join (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust outer skin loose

front registration plate holder slightly loose

front to rear fuel line corroded

gearbox sump corroded

offside rear wheel tight to rotate by hand

under tray has fixing broken

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 75,903 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 75,903 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,024 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,237 miles

engine cooling fan not working

exhaust mounting bracket at gearbox broken and corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,353 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 57,313 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 45,856 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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BX02 XDS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 81,742 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX02 XDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX02 XDS is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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